To solve the linear inequality \( \frac{1}{4}x - 2 < -1 \), follow these steps:
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Add 2 to both sides: \[ \frac{1}{4}x - 2 + 2 < -1 + 2 \] This simplifies to: \[ \frac{1}{4}x < 1 \]
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Multiply both sides by 4 to eliminate the fraction: \[ 4 \cdot \frac{1}{4}x < 4 \cdot 1 \] This simplifies to: \[ x < 4 \]
Thus, the solution to the inequality is: \[ x < 4 \]